āOur dog, Ruby, lies on the kitchen table because itās the one spot where she can see my car pulling into the driveway,ā says Elizabeth from Charlottesville, Virginia. āOur neighbors say they always look for her in the window when they walk by. This act of devotion brings me so much joy.ā Below, eight more […]
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I are going to get apples from the farmerās market and make some delicious apple treats. (Maybe pound cake? Any recs?) Also, a friendly reminder: are you registered to vote? Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around […]
Library Holds ! Picking up The Wedding People today, returning God of the Woods. Awaiting Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout, Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, The Husbands by Holly Gramazio, Playground by Richard Powersā¦ the list goes on ! Just finished Sandwich I put on hold in July. Laughed, Cried and jotted down a ton […]
This fall, Iāve been struck by how many people on the street are wearing solid colors, versus prints. I love the timeless feel of brown, denim, red, and grey. Grey sweatshirts are such a classic year-round piece, donāt you think? Jamie Haller makes a very splurgy but beautifully fitting one, and for more of a […]
Ever since I started dating after my divorce, friends and readers have asked a bunch of fun questions. Like, what do you wear on first dates?ā (This shirt, almost always.) Or, how long do you wait to sleep with people? (A while.) And a reader named Malena recently asked: āDo you have an intention for […]
Lesley Enstonās heartfelt new cookbook, Belly Full, is everything a cookbook should be. To begin with, Iām excited to cook everything in itā¦ ā¦like pumpkin fritters and coconut-stewed vegetables and sweet plantain omelettes and meat stews flavored with intense green sauces. These are bright, beautiful recipes that tell stories. Enston grew up in Toronto with […]
What do you pull on when you want to feel polished and elegant? Banana Republic has been crushing it with their classic pieces. Look at this brown monochrome look, above, for example. Also, full-priced items are 40% off right now (!!!!). Here are a few pieces Iād love to wear on repeat this fallā¦ Nothing […]
What do you pull on when you want to feel polished and elegant? Banana Republic has been crushing it with their classic pieces. Look at this brown monochrome look, above, for example. Also, full-priced items are 40% off right now (!!!!). Here are a few pieces Iād love to wear on repeat this fallā¦ Nothing […]
Every few years, one of my kids will get a little weepy about school. āThe days are sooooo long,ā theyāll lament. āWhy canāt I just stay home for the morning?ā they might ask. Or, āWhen does the holiday break start?ā During these phases, Iām grateful to fall back on the advice that Jenny Rosenstrach shared […]
Last spring, on a whim, I applied to be a substitute teacher. I thought it would be a good way to get involved at my kidsā elementary school beyond the occasional class party signup. And, despite having no background in education, I wanted to help out with the teacher shortage. So, I turned in the […]